Tartaric Acid Technical Grade 99%
Technical grade tartaric acid at 99% purity for industrial applications like metal polishing and textiles, classified as tartaric acid under HTS 2918.12.00.00 per chapter note 1(a) allowing impurities. Less refined than USP but still chemically defined.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hydrochloric acid impurities dominate
Excess inorganic acid impurities exclude from organic chapter.
If technical mixtures with stabilizers for specific polishing
Preparations for particular use fall outside pure compounds.
If misidentified as other hydroxyl acids
Other alcohol function acids classify earlier in chapter order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• COA must specify <1% heavy metals for any downstream food risk
• Industrial use declaration helps; avoid 'food grade' claims
• Check for tariff preference under GSP if from qualifying countries
Related Products under HTS 2918.12.00.00
L(+)-Tartaric Acid
L(+)-Tartaric acid is the naturally occurring enantiomer of tartaric acid, a dicarboxylic acid with two hydroxyl groups, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as tartaric acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen function. It is commonly used in winemaking for acidification and in food as a souring agent.
DL-Tartaric Acid (Racemic)
DL-Tartaric acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-tartaric acid, chemically defined as tartaric acid under HTS 2918.12.00.00 due to its carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Used in pharmaceuticals and as a chiral resolving agent in organic synthesis.
Food-Grade Tartaric Acid USP
Tartaric acid meeting USP standards for food and pharmaceutical use, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as the pure chemically defined compound with alcohol function. Widely used as an acidulant in beverages, candies, and effervescent tablets.
Monohydrate Tartaric Acid Crystals
Tartaric acid monohydrate in crystalline form, chemically defined with one water molecule per tartaric acid molecule, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 per note 1(d). Used in effervescent formulations and as a buffer.
Tartaric Acid for Wine Making
High-purity L-tartaric acid specifically packaged for oenological use in adjusting wine acidity, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as pure tartaric acid despite end use. Meets OIV standards for food safety.
Pharmaceutical Tartaric Acid EP/BP
European Pharmacopoeia grade tartaric acid for drug formulations as excipient and pH adjuster, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 for its chemically defined structure. Used in tablets, syrups, and injectables.